National small business week 2021

Join us September 13 – September 15, 2021, for the National Small Business Week Virtual Summit hosted by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Attend this free, online event to learn new business strategies, meet other business owners, and chat with industry experts! This 3-day, action-packed event will include educational webinars, updates on resources for small businesses, … Read more

Develop action plans for key elements of your business model canvas. The Business Model Canvas (BMC) is a one-page visual framework for planning, developing, and testing the business model(s) of an organization. While AN IMPORTANT strategic management tool, utilizing the BMC alone MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENT TO HELP you clearly identify areas of improvement, and develop … Read more

You made the leap to entrepreneurship! You know exactly what products or services you want to offer, but are not quite sure how you will protect yourself in the process. You hear about “getting an LLC” or “incorporating,” however it seems confusing and overwhelming. Does this sound familiar to your situation?  If yes, join this … Read more

Learn how to grow your business, without increasing the time you work, by efficiently and effectively managing your time and delegating the work You’ll learn about: Uncovering the key components of your ideal workday Discovering exactly where you are spending (or wasting) your time The #1 delegating mistake you don’t even know you’re making NOTE: … Read more

This session encourages participants to focus on planning as an essential part of business ownership. Please note: this is a virtual event and a Zoom link will be sent to you by 11:00 AM on the day of the event. Join us for the second multi-part series in partnership with Comerica Bank. Michael Demartelaere, Assistant … Read more

Pricing your products and services properly is one of the most important business decisions you’ll make. No matter what type of product or service you sell, the price you charge your customers will have a direct impact on profitability and the success of your business. In this webinar, Certified SCORE Mentor Julie Brander will help … Read more

Q&A: Tara Jones- Williamson on Financial Success for Solopreneurs Tara Jones-Williamson is the feminine Financial Success Coach and Lifestyle Designer behind Your Pretty Pennies, an online financial lifestyle brand dedicated to helping women pay off all of their debt in two years or less. She spoke with us about the philosophy behind her strategies, how … Read more

Learn some of the most important local SEO strategies you need to help your website rank higher and get found online. In this session, presented by SEO Expert Sherry Bonelli, you’ll learn some of the most important local SEO strategies you need to help your website rank higher on Google and other search engines. We’ll … Read more

So, your business is getting closer and closer to launch but there’s one key element missing. A website! From marketing to e-commerce, a proper website is certainly a difference maker in the food world. But you’re new to this whole thing. How do you get a URL? What info should be on a website? Can … Read more

Learn how to legally recruit, interview, and hire excellent employees as well as learn techniques to keep them motivated. Find out how to not only evaluate the skills of an individual but how to know the character of the person